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Old 05-18-2018, 09:49 AM
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Ive found Mothers to be the best.
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Old 05-18-2018, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by njspeedfreak
I take a completely opposite approach. I never clean the tips so that they will turn a uniform dull black. Then I use all that free time I saved pretending I paid extra for that as a Black Optic option.
I'm with you on this one. I'll clean every other aspect of the car while washing, except the exhaust tips. Not going to touch that **** if it's going to be in same condition a day later.
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Old 05-18-2018, 10:58 PM
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I am fine with dirty exhaust tip, they don’t look too bad with some black carbon. what drives me crazy is the crazy amount of brake dust
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Adams all purpose cleaner every week or two with a microfiber towel keeps them shiny. If you let it go too long some Adams metal polish #1, also with a mf towel brings them back without being harsh on the finish.
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Old 05-20-2018, 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by daniel1113
I wash the tips with soap and water and then polish with a terrycloth and Mothers Mag & Aluminum polish. I've been doing this for years with all of my cars, and no matter how much carbon buildup there is at the beginning, the tips always look brand new once I'm done.
I was going to try this stuff (found it on sale locally) but it Specifically says on the label: NO CHROME.

I mean, it's ONLY the exhaust tips...but I was thinking of trying it on my SS motorcycle exhausts as well. The label says nothing about being good or bad on SS.

Hmmmm........


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Old 05-23-2018, 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by njspeedfreak
I take a completely opposite approach. I never clean the tips so that they will turn a uniform dull black. Then I use all that free time I saved pretending I paid extra for that as a Black Optic option.
Have done this on both my GTI's with great success as well!
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Old 05-23-2018, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by njspeedfreak
I take a completely opposite approach. I never clean the tips so that they will turn a uniform dull black. Then I use all that free time I saved pretending I paid extra for that as a Black Optic option.
lol - Black optics still has chrome exhaust tips though
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Old 01-17-2019, 08:25 AM
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Gonna bump this again.

Anyone got any other methods / products to add to this list??

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Borla 21461 Exhaust Cleaner and Polish, goes on easily, polished off, works perfectly every time.
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I had mine ceramic coated (don’t remember the brand) when I had my whole car coated. Each high-end coating brand should have a specialized versions for plastics, paint, wheels and metal/high temp. Makes it easier to clean tips, but still need a little elbow grease with a microfiber towel and soap. The durability is probably not as good as on paint since you have to run a lot more and harder, but so far so good after about 9 months.
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